Template:1996 AL Central standings
| Team | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Indians | 99 | 62 | .615 | — | 51–29 | 48–33 |
| Chicago White Sox | 85 | 77 | .525 | 14½ | 44–37 | 41–40 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 80 | 82 | .494 | 19½ | 38–43 | 42–39 |
| Minnesota Twins | 78 | 84 | .481 | 21½ | 39–43 | 39–41 |
| Kansas City Royals | 75 | 86 | .466 | 24 | 37–43 | 38–43 |